Nibe SMO 40 User Manual page 86

HEAT EXCHANGER
Device that transfers heat energy from one medium to another without
mixing mediums. Examples of different heat exchangers include evapor-
ators and condensers.
HEAT FACTOR
Measurement of how much heat energy the heat pump gives off in re-
lation to the electric energy it needs to operate. Another term for this is
COP.
HEATING CURVE
The heating curve determines which heat the heat pump is to produce
depending on the temperature outdoors. If a high value is selected, this
tells the heat pump that it must produce a lot of heat when it is cold
outdoors in order to achieve a warm indoor temperature.
HEATING MEDIUM
Hot liquid, usually normal water, which is sent from the heat pump to
the house climate system and makes the accommodation warm. The
heating medium also heats the hot water through the double jacketed
tank or coil tank.
HEATING MEDIUM SIDE
Pipes to the house's climate system and condenser make up the heating
medium side.
MIXING VALVE
A valve that mixes the cold water with the hot water leaving the heater.
OUTSIDE SENSOR
A sensor that is located outdoors. This sensor tells the heat pump how
hot it is outdoors.
PRESSOSTAT
Pressure switch that triggers an alarm and/or stops the compressor if
non-permitted pressures occur in the system. A high pressure pressostat
trips if the condensing pressure is too great. A low pressure pressostat
trips if the evaporation pressure is too low.
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